14th Urban Sketchers Symposium - Toulouse 2026

The 14th International Urban Sketchers Symposium will be held in Toulouse, France in July 15-18, 2026. www.urbansketchers.org

What is the Symposium? The International Urban Sketching Symposium is an annual educational event organized by Urban Sketchers (USk), a nonprofit dedicated to fostering the practice of on-location observational sketching. The goal of the Symposium is to celebrate and practice the art of on-location sketching in the host city. The event offers valuable field-sketching instruction and opportunities for participants to network and socialize.

Following our spirit of “sharing the world, one drawing at a time,” we aim to bring the Symposium to new cities and countries every year. Portland, Lisbon, Santo Domingo, Barcelona, Paraty, Singapore, Manchester, Chicago, Porto, Amsterdam, Auckland, Buenos Aires and Poznan have hosted previous editions of the Symposium.

Symposium Pass Release Schedule February 28, 2026. Check your local time HERE Sketch Passes are on sale from noon/12:00 CET WP-4 (4 workshops) are on sale from noon/12:00 CET WP-3 (3 workshops) are on sale from 12:30 CET WP-2 (2 workshops) are on sale from 13:00 CET WP-1 (1 workshop) are on sale from 13:30 CET Important: During the registration process, the system will allow you to select four workshops. Please select only the number of workshops your pass entitles you to. If additional selections are made, the extras will be deleted. Workshop Pass You can choose from four Workshop Pass options, allowing you 1, 2, 3, or 4 workshops lead by top international instructors. WP-4 (4 workshops) WP-3 (3 workshops) WP-2 (2 workshops) WP-1 (1 workshop) The Workshop Pass includes access to The Opening & Closing receptions 1, 2, 3, or 4 workshops For WP-4 holders: Participation in the Big Crit 1 Activity or Demo Lectures: Available on a first come-first served basis until lecture space meets capacity All Sketchwalks depending on the compatibility with selected Workshops, Activity or Demo Sketch Pass The Sketch Pass includes access to The Opening & Closing receptions 1 Activity or Demo Lectures: Available on a first come-first served basis until lecture space meets capacity All Sketchwalks Symposium Passes Prices and Fees Workshop Pass: WP-4 (4 workshops) USD 650 + USD 45.44 EventbriteTicket Fee WP-3 (3 workshops) USD 550 + USD 38.73 EventbriteTicket Fee WP-2 (2 workshops) USD 430 + USD 30.68 EventbriteTicket Fee WP-1 (1 workshop) USD 320 + USD 23.31 Eventbrite Ticket Fee

Sketch Pass: USD 180 + USD 13.92 Eventbrite Ticket Fee

The Online Program announcing the USk Symposium Toulouse 2026 Schedule, Workshop, Activity / Demo and Lecture Presenters is live, click HERE

The recording of the 2026 Livestream Ticketing and Registration Tutorial on USk's YouTube channel is found HERE

Where can I contact the organizer with any questions? Send questions to symposium@urbansketchers.org

For Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and useful information: click HERE

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